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Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

07/05/2007 11:22:01 PM · #1

What do ya guys think of my new business card?
Any sugestions before I send off to be printed?

Rompy

Canon EOS-5D

07/05/2007 11:27:39 PM · #2

I think it's very pretty, but on first look, I think if it's possible, it may be better if the background photo was lighter. The photo is nice but slightly distracting and makes the font difficult to read. Looks too busy.

ButterflySis

Canon EOS-50D

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

07/05/2007 11:54:48 PM · #3

Yea, you need to fade the image. You need the text readable. Also, don't use so many different fonts and formats. Pick one or two.

Very pretty pic, though.

Edit:

Just realizing...the pic is nice but doesn't have anything to do with what you are listing. You have weddings, advertising....you don't list fine art or anything. If you are going to list events and portraits and stuff, then use an image that goes along with that.

Message edited by author 2007-07-05 23:56:47.

07/06/2007 12:03:01 AM · #4

Originally posted by ButterflySis:

Thanks I new I wanted another catagory for prints but could not decide what to call it.

Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro for Canon

07/06/2007 12:08:24 AM · #5

Here is a revised card. Lightened the photo, and changed some of the font plus added new catagory- Fine Arts

suiteness

Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi

07/06/2007 12:17:48 AM · #6

still too busy. everything has equal value (each text line, the photo). what is most important for the client to know? the 2nd most important? simplicity is key. the card should be a representation of the work you will deliver to them. does this represent who you are and how you work??

zbezial

Canon PowerShot S500

07/06/2007 12:43:32 AM · #7

I think that the black color for the font is not the best choice, try to fade the photo and use a combination of two colors for the font like for exmaple use black and red or yellow for just one specific letter in a word. Make sure that the colored letters in different words form another "hidden" word e.g. photo, art, etc.. something to give it a life.
P.S. the photo itself is nice, but the card lacks life a bit.

Telehubbie

Canon EOS-40D

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

07/06/2007 12:57:32 AM · #8

To make the fonts stand out more, you can give it a bit of a beveled edge and/or a little outer glow under blending options for the text layers. Play around with it until you find a desired effect. The edit is nicer, but still a little jumbled IMO. Try taking the font size down a couple points.

MadMan2k

Sony Alpha a6400

Tamron 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VXD

07/06/2007 01:18:46 AM · #9

I don't think the full-card photo is a good idea. The cards are tiny, so what's the point of presenting some of your work when they won't really be able to see it that well anyways?

It's much easier to read text on a solid background, and more negative space and a sans-serif font for the types of photography you do would help.

This is mine, although I've been told that the design doesn't look very well thought out and I don't claim to be good at design. I chose not to list the types of photography I do on the card, since I usually either talk to people a little, already know them, etc. before I hand them the card.
//jonbuder.com/images/new-business-card.jpg

pix-al

Canon EOS-5D

Tamron AF 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical IF for Canon

07/06/2007 04:41:43 PM · #10

Originally posted by MadMan2k:

I don't think the full-card photo is a good idea. The cards are tiny, so what's the point of presenting some of your work when they won't really be able to see it that well anyways?

100% agree.

I really wanted an image on my card, though after spending days trying to get something to work, I decided it wasn't worth it.

macleodn

Canon EOS-30D

Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4.5 DC Macro for Canon

07/06/2007 04:53:55 PM · #11

Just a thought... Why don't you have the cards done double sided. It will cost you a little more but is well worth it. Have the butterfly picture on one side with the name of your company and then on the other side have the contact information and other stuff. Just have the other side done as black text on white with a nice border maybe. That will solve your problem of being too busy but will also give the WOW factor of the butterfly.

MikeO

Fujifilm x100

07/06/2007 04:56:00 PM · #12

Not easy to make out the print with the background which is to busy

vikas

Apple iPhone 13

Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 35mm f/1.8G

07/06/2007 05:19:56 PM · #13

Agreed with others, too busy.

If price is not a big issue, how about having the picture at the back and other information on front with a very simple font and something that will make them flip it. ebay employees have business cards of that sort, I loved it when a friend passed his around.

I have noticed people always end up flipping a card, even if it is blank.